Working on a Louisiana gator swamp scene, painted in oils by Sandra Cutrer

   I am still working on this commissioned piece. An alligator they fondly named "Charlie" comes pretty close to the river camp where the couple goes to fish, boat ride, and just relax.The reference photos they mailed where really light, meaning the sun was super bright, and not clear at all. The water was dull, and everything in the water was pretty much the same values. Thankfully, the lady who commissioned the piece gave me full artistic license to "liven-it-up" a bit. Charlie was on a log, where a large knot in the wood looks like a turtle. I added a couple of small turtles to give him more balance, and a little more conversation. No Louisiana swamp scene should be without Cypress knees, moss hanging from the trees, and  a little "scary" looking darkness in the background. I am hoping Charlie will be satisfied that he is the center of attention on an original oil painting by Sandra Cutrer Fine Art!


I would love to paint a commission for you, using your photos. Please contact me at sandrasart777@aol.com, or scroll down for more of my work. You may also visit my web site at: Sandra Cutrer Fine Art, and browse my work for sell.

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer,Fine Art
sandracutrer.com


A Few FUN FACTS about alligators :
After mating, a female will construct a nest where she will lay up to 50 eggs. The rotting vegetation in the nest keeps the eggs warm and the temperature of the nest will determine the sex of the hatchlings. If the eggs are incubated over 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33.8 degrees Celsius), the embryos will develop into males, while in temperatures below 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) embryos will develop into females. In temperatures between 86 and 93 degrees Fahrenheit an embryo could develop into a male or female.

Gracie, a tabby cat in oils, small canvas by Sandra Cutrer

Gracie is a small tabby, and was probably the runt of the litter, but we aren't sure since she was thrown into the yard of another cat lover, like myself, who allowed me to be her new mom. She is our third rescue cat. Her eyes are transfixed on the many birds that visit our small backyard, enjoying the free-for-all we indulge them in from our constantly-over-filled bird feeder.

I adore animals, and if you will scroll through and check out the rest of my work on my blog, or my web site: Sandra Cuter Fine Art, you can easily see how important they are to me, and how much I enjoy painting them.

I love taking commissions, and offer a layaway plan if desired. Gracie is painted in quality oils on a 6" x 6" x 1.5". To have your pet's portrait done starts at $75.00 plus shipping and insurance. Please contact me if you are interested. I'd love to work with you on a life-time original oil painting of your beloved pet!

"In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind." (Job 12:10)

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer Fine Art
sandrasart777@aol.com
sandracutrer.com 

Bullwagi,elephant portrait,profile,oil painting, Sandra Cutrer

"Bullwagi", an elephant profile portrait on black canvas. Size 8" x 10", oils, wrapped canvas. Bullwagi is a sweet elephant, born in Florida, and resides at the Birmingham, Alabama Zoo. He weighs in at a mere 13,000 pounds!

Worked into a dark background, I wanted to capture Bullwagi's calm expression by using soft hues. He only has one tusk, the other being removed after an accident when he was a youngster. I wanted to portray him as "different is okay”, by painting him differently than his "normal" coloring. He reminds me that there are many bullies in our world, always pointing out others flaws and weaknesses, or anything that is "different" from what they call the norm. Yes, Bullwagi is different to us, but he seems happy and is a very valuable "stud”, and much loved by the many zoo keepers and thousands of visitors that come to say hello to Bullwagi each year.
 I love doing commissions of animals, and especially people's beloved pets. Please contact me through my web site @ Sandra Cutrer Fine Art,or this blog, or my email address@ sandrasart777@aol.com, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

 "Ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. Which of these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind."

Job 12:7-10

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer, Fine Art
sandracutrer.com

"Courting Cardinals" oils on canvas male and female cardinals

"Courting Cardinals" is an original, 11" x 14" oil painting on a fine linen canvas of a male and female cardinal. My husband and I put a large bird feeder up for our young dare-devil cat a few months back,hoping to keep her entertained and out of trouble. She loves watching the birds, and so do we! In early Spring we were nearly mesmerized by the beautiful court ship of these beauties. The male,ever watchful and aggressive towards other male cardinals who dared to come around, would bring the female a large berry or nut from our feeder, holding it up to the female until she accepted it.Later they would visit the bird feeder alone (we figured and hoped they had a nest and eggs), and then finally we were graced with the presence of their one young male hatchling. We have watched as he slowly learned to fly, eat from the feeder, and sit on the fence top, as he grew and changed into his bright red feathers. These are truly wonderful birds. Please view my photo list on this blog for prices, or visit my website @ sandracutrer.com for all prices and more information.
 Most of my work is  shipped priority,with insurance and  signature confirmation.

Thank you for looking.  I offer a layaway plan for nearly every budget, and love taking commissions. Please contact me from this web site, and I will get back to you ASAP!

A story I'd like to share:

 
     "I had an amazing sign from God," says Janice Hurst of Baton      
Rouge.  "One day after my 17-year-old son Cory had been run over and
killed in a hit and run incident, I was sitting on my porch sobbing
when I noticed several beautiful red birds gathered under the tree.
I asked God if he would send a red bird to me as a sign that my son
was okay and with Him.  I felt kind of embarrassed asking for such a
thing because I couldn't imagine a bird just coming up to me.
Meanwhile, the mail came and I had a small package in which was a
letter from Reader's Digest.  I have never ordered anything from
Reader's Digest so therefore I thought this was rather strange. 
Inside the package was a small note saying, 'I'm sorry for not being
able to fill your request, but as a consolation gift I have included
a small gift.'  When I emptied the package I was so shocked to see a
stained glass red bird and will treasure this little red bird as a
reminder that even when we think God is not listening to our prayers,
He is.  Thanks be to God!"

 Blessing,
Sandra Cutrer,Fine Art
sandracutrer.com
979-236-2907

Gabby, original, oil painting, horse, portrait by Sandra Cutrer

"Gabby" , an original oil painting on an 8" x 10" stretched canvas.This pretty little filly is owned by a sweet little girl whose parents commissioned me to paint this portrait for her birthday. I totally enjoyed making sure the young lady was happy with the progress, and sent her the photos of all stages of the work. At near completion she decided she wanted Gabby's name painted on the far right top of the painting, which I did for her. Now, we are waiting for Gabby to dry, so she can be framed and hung in her owner's bedroom.
If you are interested in having your own horse, or other favorite pet painted in oils, please contact me. My prices are fair, and I offer a layaway plan for all budgets.

I compare you, my love, to a mare among Pharaoh's chariots. Song of Solomon 1:9

 Blessings,
Sandra Reeves Cutrer
Sandra Cutrer Fine Art 
sandrasart777@aol.com 
sandracutrer.com 

Whisper of White, original, large great egret, oils on canvas

I had just completed "Great Egret", a smaller original oil painting of a Great Egret in a marsh-like landscape. It sold quickly, which is great, but I had totally fell in love with this beautiful, graceful white bird. With its long "S" neck (that can easily twist around like a piece of licorice), long, dark lanky legs, and a soft whisper of lacy white plumes, how could one not see beauty in this wonderful creature!Excited with his beauty, I grabbed a much larger canvas, and painted him big, bold, and (I think) in a way that shows his true beauty even more detailed. I hope you think he is a beauty, too!


A few fun facts from National Geographic:
The great egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society and represents a conservation success story. The snowy white bird's beautiful plumage made it far too popular in 19th-century North America. Great egrets were decimated by plume hunters who supplied purveyors of the latest ladies' fashions. Their populations plunged by some 95 percent. Today the outlook is much brighter. The birds have enjoyed legal protection over the last century, and their numbers have increased substantially.

 The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; for God has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers.
Psalm 24:1-2

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer Fine Art
sandrasart777@aol.com
sandracutrer.com
979-236-2907

Great Egret, white bird, landscape, original, oil painting

 "Great Egret", a lovely plumed white bird. Original oil painting on an 8" x 10" professional artist panel, ready for your favorite frame! Oops- this piece SOLD! But, I would love to paint one similar to this one especially for you!

   Isn't he a beautiful bird! I love his lacy plumes, and elegant long neck. He seems to be enjoying the local scene, checking out the marshy wet-land, feeling pretty good about life, and (of course) contemplating on what's for dinner!

Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. Jeremiah 33:3

Blessings,
Sandra Cutrer Fine Art
979-236-2907
sandracutrer.com

*** I offer layaway plans for nearly any budget. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!